She's known for her tireless charity work and continued efforts to try and improve the lives of those less fortunate.

And today Queen Rania of Jordan has had her endeavours applauded by La Sapienza University in Rome. The 45-year-old went back to school to receive an honorary degree in International Cooperation and Development Science from the Italian institution.

Mother-of-four Rania was suitably dressed for the occasion in a mortarboard and black gown with red silk trimmings.

Queen Rania of Jordan had her endeavours applauded by La Sapienza University in Rome on December 10

The 45-year-old went back to school to receive an honorary degree in International Cooperation and Development Science from the Italian institution

Mother-of-four Rania was suitably dressed for the occasion in a mortarboard, black gown with red silk trimmings and lace bib

The university appointed Rania with the accolade because of her 'extraordinary contribution to international cooperation as a tool for the development of people', as well as her 'non-stop activities for peace and dialogue between cultures'

The university appointed Her Royal Highness with the accolade because of her 'extraordinary contribution to international cooperation as a tool for the development of people', as well as her 'non-stop activities for peace and dialogue between cultures'.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is seen talking to Queen Rania during the conference

Queen Rania looked chic in a crushed velvet mustard-coloured top and embroidered pencil skirts at the event

Professor Bogdan Szajkowski, director of European studies at Exeter University, described Rania as a 'most remarkable First Lady, a consummate professional and an outstanding support to King Abdullah II.'

He added that she 'is a great champion of women's rights in a traditional but modernising Muslim society.'

In a busy week of engagements for the Jordanian royal family, on Wednesday King Abdullah II met with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

On Thursday Rania joined her husband to give an opening speech at the MED 2015 Conference, 'Mediterranean Dialogues'.

Stepping out of her robes, Rania looked sophisticated in a crushed velvet top, embroidered skirt and round-toed heels. Her hair was pulled back into an elegant chignon.

The three-day MED 2015 Conference is organised by the Italian foreign ministry and the Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale (ISPI).

It will run through to December 12 with the participation of 300 representatives from some 40 countries.

Queen Rania is photographed using her mobile phone during the conference while her husband looks on